Crimson Core Clear#BC3838
Merlot Radiant Clear#C94A5F
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Crimson Core Clear vs Merlot Radiant Clear
A detailed comparison of #BC3838 and #C94A5F — near identical colors
Contrast & Accessibility
1.23:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Crimson Core Clear
Text on Merlot Radiant Clear
Color Properties
#BC3838
HEX
#C94A5F
rgb(188, 56, 56)
RGB
rgb(201, 74, 95)
hsl(0, 54%, 48%)
HSL
hsl(350, 54%, 54%)
0°
Hue
350°
54%
Saturation
54%
48%
Lightness
54%
Red
Family
Red
Hue Diff
10\u00B0 — Near identical
Gradient Blend
background: linear-gradient(to right, #BC3838, #C94A5F);
Using These Colors Together
With a contrast ratio of 1.23:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.
These colors have a 10\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.
Crimson Core Clear
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Merlot Radiant Clear
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